Description
Delicious Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of Mexican street food. Featuring sweet corn, creamy Greek yogurt, and a zesty lime kick, this salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any gathering. Its unique blend of textures and flavors makes it a delightful addition to your table. Quick to prepare and packed with fresh ingredients, this versatile dish is not only a healthier alternative thanks to the Greek yogurt but also guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it as a side for grilled meats or as a light lunch option; it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh corn ears (or 16 oz frozen fire-roasted corn)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Grill or boil the corn until charred or heated through.
- While cooling, chop the red onion, jalapeño, and garlic.
- In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once cooled, cut kernels off the corn cob and add to the bowl along with all veggies and cotija cheese. Toss gently.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with extra cotija cheese and cilantro on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg